Colchester Elementary School (2025 Ranking)

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Colchester Elementary School

315 Halls Hill Rd.
Colchester, CT 06415

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Colchester Elementary School serves 606 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 606 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Colchester Elementary School's student population of 606 students has grown by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

606 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

47 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Colchester Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Colchester Elementary School by grade.

School Calendar

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

The of Colchester Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (CT)

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

12:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Colchester Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

11%

31%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Colchester Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

12%

White

82%

47%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Colchester Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.32

0.68

This chart displays the diversity score of Colchester Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Eligible for

23%

37%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Colchester School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Colchester Elementary School?

606 students attend Colchester Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Colchester Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Colchester Elementary School?

Colchester Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Colchester Elementary School offer ?

Colchester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Colchester Elementary School part of?

Colchester Elementary School is part of Colchester School District.

In what neighborhood is Colchester Elementary School located?

Colchester Elementary School is located in the Colchester Center neighborhood of Colchester, CT. There are 2 other public schools located in Colchester Center.

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2 12/20/2010
Large classes, children donot get the attention they need to excell.
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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 606 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education